Quakerism: the basics / Margery Post Abbott, Carl Abbott.
Quakerism: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the history and diverse approaches and ideas associated with the Religious Society of Friends. This small religion incorporates a wide geographic spread and varied beliefs that range from evangelical Christians to non-theists. Topic...
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Full Text (via Taylor & Francis) |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Abingdon, Oxon ; New York :
Routledge,
2021.
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| Series: | Basics (Routledge (Firm))
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| Summary: | Quakerism: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the history and diverse approaches and ideas associated with the Religious Society of Friends. This small religion incorporates a wide geographic spread and varied beliefs that range from evangelical Christians to non-theists. Topics covered include: Quaker values in action The first generations of Quakerism Quakerism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Belief and activism Worship and practice Quakerism around the world The future of Quakerism. With helpful features including suggested readings, timelines, a glossary, and a guide to Quakers in fiction, this book is an ideal starting point for students and scholars approaching Quakerism for the first time as well as those interested in deepening their understanding. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 195 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780429577413 0429577419 9780429575303 0429575300 9780429200816 0429200811 9780429573194 0429573197 |
| Biographical or Historical Data: | Margery Post Abbott is a member of the Multnomah Meeting in Portland, Oregon and an independent scholar who has published widely on Quaker belief and practice. Carl Abbott is a member of the Multnomah Meeting and Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University, USA. |